Library

Online Library Resources

To access these databases off-campus, your CHS login will allow you to view this password document.

Local Libraries Research Databases Citation Tools

Santa Clara County Public Library (SCCPL) Resources

Login Instructions For Your SCCPL Account

Your SCCLD library eAccount enables students access to thousands of ebooks, music and movie downloads, and even free, online homework help!

Student eAccounts are in the following format:

S + Student ID + FUHSD (example: S1234567FUHSD)

PIN: birth month, birth day (example: 0526)

The Research Process

Research Modules

Evaluating Sources Intro to one method for evaluating the utility of an information source	Research Strategy Developing a research topic, question and search strategy
Choosing and Using Keywords Developing and using database search terms (from the Pfau Library at CSUSB)	MLA citation Brief explanation of when and how to cite sources using MLA format
Choosing and Using Databases Efficiently locate and use credible sources through a database	Selecting Appropriate Sources Identifying the best sources for your information need

Literacy Resources

Overdrive: E-Books and Audiobooks
Accelerated Reader
Community & Open Ed. Resources
Book Review Blogs
Looking for a book to read? Check out these sites!

Overdrive: E-Books and Audiobooks

Sora App

Accelerated Reader

	Accelerated Reader
	Accelerated Reader Book Finder

Community & Open Ed. Resources

Book Review Blogs

Maybe you don't love to read but you need to find something for your enrichment reading assignment. Here are some places to find fun, interesting titles that might fit the bill.

Teenreads.com- Reviews, reading lists and author interviews are just some of the things you will find at this site.

Guys Read - This site has suggestions of titles that may appeal to guys! But, girls, don't let that stop you. These are great books for anyone. Use the navigation buttons to look at the list for older guys.

ALA Booklists and Awards - Who better to ask about books than a librarian? The American Library Association's Young Adult division gives out lots of awards every year. They also have compiled lists of books recommended for the college-bound student. That's YOU!

BookSeer - Type in the name and author of a book that you liked and Bookseer will give you a list of books similar to the one you read.

Tino Booktalk - Check out the book reviews written by students at CHS, just like you! If you would like to submit a book review, download this form and send your book review to Mrs. Accorinti.

WhichBook - This website helps you select books based on different criteria that you select. Lots of reviews and suggestions.